instant message
[ in-stuh nt mes-ij ]
/ ˈɪn stənt ˈmɛs ɪdʒ /
noun
an electronic message sent in real time via the Internet and therefore immediately available for display on the recipient's screen.
Compare text message.
verb (used without object)
to send such an electronic message. Abbreviation:IM
Compare text(def 16).
historical usage of instant message
See
Internet.
Words nearby instant message
instamatic,
instance,
instancy,
instant,
instant camera,
instant message,
instant photography,
instant replay,
instantaneous,
instantaneous sound pressure,
instanter
British Dictionary definitions for instant message
instant message
noun
a message sent using instant-messaging technology
verb instant-message
to send an instant message (to)